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UPDATE: Damage from Hurricane Sandy Reports Come In. 5:30 pm 10/30/2012

NYC Council Member Van Bramer provides update

Governor Cuomo assesses damage to the Path Train Station at WTC Site and Hugh Carey (former Brooklyn-Battery) Tunnel.   Governor Cuomo assesses damage to the Path Train Station at WTC Site and Hugh Carey (former Brooklyn-Battery) Tunnel.   Governor Cuomo assesses damage to the Path Train Station at WTC Site and Hugh Carey (former Brooklyn-Battery) Tunnel.

Long Island City, NY October 30, 2012 -   Virtually all public transportation systems are still shut down.  LaGuardia runways are under water. Subways service is interrupted indefinitely. Governor Cuomo provided dramatic photos of PATH tunnel. Below is a report from NYC Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer. FROM NYC COUNCIL MEMBER JIMMY VAN BRAMER Hurricane Sandy Update [5:00 PM] I wanted to provide you with an update now that the storm has passed. It was rough night and I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow New Yorkers who lost their lives and homes. My staff and I have been out surveying damage the 26th Council District sustained as a result of this storm. Our office is open and reporting incidents of downed trees along with their locations as well as any other storm related damage. Please continue to contact my office in addition to calling 311. My staff and I will continue to relay this information to the appropriate agencies. You can also report problems/damages on my Facebook and Twitter pages, by calling a member of my staff at (718) 383-9566 or by emailing me at Jvanbramer@council.nyc.gov. We have been in constant contact with City Agencies. As of this moment we have received over 50 reports of downed trees, flooding issues as well as downed power lines in various locations within the 26th Council District. More than a few people have asked about volunteer opportunities. We will certainly be in touch over the next few days as clean-up assistance is needed. For now however volunteers should think about the nearest shelter if they would like to help out. The nearest shelters are: Newcomers High School, 28-01 41st Avenue Aviation High School, 45-30 36th Street W.C. Bryant High School, 48-10 31st Avenue MTA: The full system is still shut down until further notice. The storm substantially impacted the subway network and the agency is working hard to restore service. Limited bus service will resume at 5pm today. Utilities: Power may be out in some places for 2-3 days There are more than 750,000 customers (Con Ed and LIPA combined) without power as of 11am Tuesday. The steam system in Manhattan south of 42nd Street was shut down as a preventative step by Con Ed. This affects heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems for hospitals. Time Warner Cable: There are substantial outages (both partial and complete) in Brooklyn and Manhattan Verizon: Parts of Lower Manhattan have landline outages Hurricane Sandy Impacts: There were 23 serious fires in New York City last night and this morning related to the storm. There are 10 confirmed deaths in the city related to the storm. People should stay away from power lines, parks, damaged trees, beaches, boardwalks and seawalls. People have lost their lives. There have already been over 4,000 fallen/damaged tree requests, mostly in Queens. Reporting Conditions: 911 should only be used in case of emergencies. To report other conditions such as fallen trees and sewer backups, please use 311 Online, text 311 at 311-692, or call 311. Fallen trees are incredibly dangerous. Anyone who sees one should report it immediately. Power outages and live wires should be directly reported to Con Ed (1-800-75-CON-ED) or LIPA (1-800-490-0075). Schools: Public schools will be closed on Wednesday 10/31. Healthcare Facilities: NYU Medical Center is continuing to evacuate the facility. Coney Island Hospital has begun evacuations. The power needs at Bellevue Hospital are being monitored. New York Downtown and the Manhattan VA Hospital were both evacuated before the storm. The City is coordinating with 53 other healthcare facilities that are sheltering-in-place about water levels, staffing, and structural issues. Blood donations are critical at times of crisis. To find a donation center near you, please go to the New York Blood Center's website. Transportation: East River bridges are open. The City is working to clear our roadways. Anyone else who is on the road is impeding our ability to conduct an efficient cleanup. People should still stay off the roads. Extensive flooding and downed trees are widespread problems in all boroughs. Emergency services crews are clearing these obstructions as quickly as possible. Mass transit is still fully shut down. All flights are canceled at JFK, LGA, EWR. Alternate side parking and muni meters are suspended. Shelters: Our 76 shelters will stay open today and we will continue to keep them open until those displaced by the storm can return home or find temporary housing. More than 6,100 New Yorkers are in our emergency shelters now. More than 2,200 City staff are working in those shelters now to support the evacuees. NYCHA: 326 NYCHA buildings have no power, with approximately 29,000 total units in those building I have stopped by all three NYCHA developments in the district to check the progress of the cleanup. We are assessing damage at NYCHA buildings throughout the system. Water & Sewer: NYC drinking water is safe. The Department of Environmental Protection is responding to reports of sewer backups and flooding. Forecast: A coastal flood warning is in effect until 3pm today. Sustained winds will blow through the day, however we do not expect them to rise above 40 mph. Surges from the storm have lessened, with a projected surge at the Battery today of 8 to 8.5 feet. Last night’s peak at the Battery was 13.88 feet. Less than an inch of rain is expected today. Staying Informed For the latest updates, New Yorkers can: Visit the NYC Severe Weather site on NYC.gov Follow me on Twitter @jimmyvanbramer Sign up for notifications from Notify NYC Sincerely, Jimmy Van Bramer   Governor Cuomo assesses damage to the Path Train Station at WTC Site and Hugh Carey (former Brooklyn-Battery) Tunnel. Governor Cuomo assesses damage to the Path Train Station at WTC Site and Hugh Carey (former Brooklyn-Battery) Tunnel. Governor Cuomo assesses damage to the Path Train Station at WTC Site and Hugh Carey (former Brooklyn-Battery) Tunnel.

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